Blue Jackets rally in Third period to get past Predators
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Blue Jackets rally late to sink Predators' winning streak. Meanwhile, a significant trade sends McCarron packing as more roster moves loom.
The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on March 3. Goals by Adam Fantilli, Sean Monahan, and Damon Severson carried the Blue Jackets, who erased a 2-1 deficit in the third period. Filip Forsberg and Ryan O’Reilly scored for the Predators in the loss.
Returning to Minnesota after the Olympics when the U.S. team he constructed won gold, Wild general manager Bill Guerin left open a lot of possibilities he could explore ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly suffered an apparent eye injury against the Columbus Blue Jackets on March 3. With 9:57 left in the third period, O'Reilly was struck in the left eye by the end of Charlie Coyle's stick during a face-off. The officials immediately waved for the Predators trainers to attend to the injury.
The Nashville Predators traded forward Michael McCarron to the Minnesota Wild on March 3 in exchange for a 2028 second-round pick.
GM Barry Trotz has some big decisions to make for the Nashville Predators. Here are four scenarios to consider for the March 6 trade deadline.
The Minnesota Wild acquired forward Michael McCarron from the Nashville Predators on Tuesday in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
The Vegas Golden Knights have added some forward depth, acquiring winger Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2028 third-round draft pick, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger.
Predators forward Cole Smith was pulled from Tuesday's game as the Lightning target him ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
We have a big 11-game slate in the NHL on Tuesday night. Our good fortune continued on Monday night with the Blue Jackets, Flyers, and Stars all coming through